Ku-ring-gai Council

Gordon

NSW2072

Gordon at a glance

Walk score

90

Walker's paradise

Population

8,795

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Gordon.

The postcode for Gordon is 2072 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

Gordon (2072) sits in the Ku-ring-gai region of NSW.

Gordon has roughly 8,795 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Gordon scores 90/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Gordon's population at 8,795, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

8,795

Median age

39

Family households

78%

Lone person

20%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$850/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$577/wk

Owner occupied

63%

Renter occupied

35%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

8,795

Median age: 39

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

297

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft77 (25.9%)
Transport regulatory offences59 (19.9%)
Against justice procedures54 (18.2%)
Assault38 (12.8%)
Malicious damage to property21 (7.1%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

90

Transit Score

70

Bike Score

85

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Gordon.

Local schools for Gordon

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Government School Catchment

Gordon East Public School

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Killara Public School

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Gordon West Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1302 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.4°C

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Gordon.

What is the Gordon postcode?
Gordon is in the 2072 postcode, in NSW, in the Ku-ring-gai Council region.
Where is Gordon?
Gordon is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2072. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Ku-ring-gai Council region.
What is the average rent in Gordon?
The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $577.
What schools are in Gordon?
There are 20 schools serving Gordon on this page, including Ravenswood School for Girls, Gordon East Public School, Killara Public School.
How walkable is Gordon?
Gordon has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 70, bike score 85.
What suburbs are near Gordon?
Gordon is close to Pymble, Killara, East Killara, West Pymble, Lindfield.
What is the population of Gordon?
The population of Gordon is approximately 8,795 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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